How-to: make healthy kale chips

I like chips. You like chips. We all like chips. But these wonderfully crunchy, deep-fried snacks aren’t exactly good for us, are they? Um, nope.

That’s precisely why we adore kale chips. They’re made from one of the most nutritious superfoods available to us, and we all know green equals goodness when it comes to plant foods.

But how does one make kale chips? They’re surprisingly easy to whip up – even Jennifer Aniston can do it. (Yes, these green crispy leaves are a favourite snack of hers, too.) All you need is a couple of ingredients and a few spare minutes.

HOW TO MAKE KALE CHIPS AT HOME

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Makes: one large bowl

Ingredients

1 bunch of kale, stalks removed
2 tablespoons of olive oil or organic coconut oil
Sea salt
Cumin or chilli flakes (optional)

Equipment

Chopping board
Sharp knife
Baking paper
Baking tray
Large bowl
Strainer or salad spinner

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
3. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the kale leaves from their stalks. Then, tear the leaves into smaller bite-size pieces.
4. Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under running water, before removing excess water with a strainer or salad spinner.
5. Toss the leaves into a large bowl and drizzle with the olive or coconut oil, salt and other spices.
6. When all the leaves are coated, lay them on the baking tray, making sure none of the leaves overlap.
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp, turning the leaves over after five minutes.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Have you heard of kale chips? Have you ever made kale chips at home? What’s your favourite finger food recipe?

107 Member Comments

CaitMay 21 Aug 2019 2:45 PM

They look delicious!!!

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Miss19 20 Nov 2018 2:18 PM

Seems easy enough!

Shop A Everyday 28 Dec 2017 5:30 PM

look nice and easy, very healthy

skincare junkie 8 Sep 2017 7:35 AM

I have ate kale chips outside but they were so oily it's disgusting

Preparing food at home is always a healthier option

BeautifulJusty 27 May 2017 9:03 AM

They're great, yet I prefer kale raw. Love sweet potato chips with a bit of sea salt as a treat.

Yohanna 10 Mar 2015 8:26 AM

I've made it, but not for me, so airy!

Jacquelinee 4 Jan 2015 9:18 AM

These are delicious!! Love making them :)

in-wonderland 5 Dec 2014 9:00 AM

Never tried kale chips, they sound nice though! I love baby spinach chips :)

CaitMay 21 Aug 2019 2:46 PM

They sound so good!

apple8 30 Nov 2014 1:25 AM

Tried this, it tasted bitter.

Blondie7 27 Nov 2014 11:51 AM

I'm definitely going to try this method. I have already bought a bunch of kale for the chips.

june 26 Nov 2014 4:56 AM

Will have to try this recipe re Kale Chips as everyone I know that has tried them has said how good they with some people being quite surprised by this. No excuses now will just have to make the effort.

Snailor 6 Nov 2014 1:51 AM

Yummy!

MelissaFay89 28 Oct 2014 10:26 AM

I have made these in the past and was surprised at how they turned out. They are nice but a little bizarre

Jodie730 10 Oct 2014 5:59 AM

Yum, Kale chips. I love them :-)

Fijifiji1 23 Jun 2014 2:50 AM

Sound interesting & good for you, will try.

Lily97 14 Jun 2014 5:25 AM

I have tried this and they have a really nice flavour and texture. SUper crispy and crunch which is the best. x

Shop A Everyday 6 May 2014 2:48 PM

Sounds healthy

Emma Jo 29 Apr 2014 4:58 AM

I love kale chips! I do mine a little differently though (only works for a small amount) after chopping them up as per the directions in this recipe I cover them in a little oil, sea salt and chili flakes. I then put them on a paper towel on a plate in the microwave for about a minute and a half. Yum!

CaitMay 21 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

Angela181 17 Apr 2014 9:19 PM

yum!! tried it and it was 5 stars

Anonymous (not verified) 9 Apr 2014 11:03 PM

I tried these yesterday and they tasted really good.

CaitMay 21 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Mmm I’m a bit jealous. Now I want some haha

Dreamy 9 Apr 2014 11:18 AM

Never heard of kale chips before. Would love to taste it

Carmen262 6 Mar 2014 1:17 PM

I keep hearing about Kale! This sounds so simple even I can do it (trust me, I know my way around a fire extinguisher) and they're obvs super healthy....definitely on the to-do list!

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